MSI unleashes the FX720 notebook

Raymond Daily April 13, 2011 Laptop / Mobile

MSI is proud to announce the release of its First-Class FX720 notebook. This notebook has a great look and feel thanks to its chrome treatment and anti-fingerprint coating.

The exclusive GPU boost technology powered by NVIDIA Optimus gives you an extra performance boost when needed while playing games or working with heavy applications. To make sure you also get the best audio quality needed, 4 Theater Class speakers with THX TruStudio Pro are present. MSI FX720 is based on the new Intel Huron River platform and has powerful DirectX 11 graphics to make sure you get the best visual quality. Furthermore, the two USB3.0 ports make sure data is transferred faster and easier than before. MSI FX720 is the perfect balance between Style and High performance.

The MSI FX720 is a real eye-catcher thanks to its chrome treatment and anti-fingerprint coating. This notebook is equipped with a Chiclet keyboard and a convenient numeric keypad. Thanks to its Quick Launch keys, an easy control to useful functions and programs is made possible. MSI GPU boost with NVIDIA® Optimus™ technology gives users the best flexibility when it comes to power saving and the best possible graphics performance. It selects the graphics demand on the NVIDIA GeForce GT520M by automatically switching to discrete graphics for an extra performance boost when needed and switches back to onboard graphics to increase batterylife.

MSI and world frontrunner in sound design technology THX worked together to incorporate professional theater-grade THX TruStudio Pro sound into the FX720. They work with four top-end internal speakers for undistorted sound. The Smart Volume and Surround technology ensure clear, clean sound and crisp vocals.

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MSI unleashes the FX720 notebook

The perfect balance between Style and High performance

MSI is proud to announce the release of its First-Class FX720 notebook. This notebook has a great look and feel thanks to its chrome treatment and anti-fingerprint coating. The exclusive GPU boost technology powered by NVIDIA® Optimus™ gives you an extra performance boost when needed while playing games or working with heavy applications. To make sure you also get the best audio quality needed, 4 Theater Class speakers with THX TruStudio Pro™ are present. MSI FX720 is based on the new Intel® Huron River platform and has powerful DirectX® 11 graphics to make sure you get the best visual quality. Furthermore, the two USB3.0 ports make sure data is transferred faster and easier than before. MSI FX720 is the perfect balance between Style and High performance.

Stylish and First-Class design

Exclusive GPU Boost powered by NVIDIA® Optimus™

MSI GPU boost with NVIDIA® Optimus™ technology gives users the best flexibility when it comes to power saving and the best possible graphics performance. It selects the graphics demand on the NVIDIA GeForce GT520M by automatically switching to discrete graphics for an extra performance boost when needed and switches back to onboard graphics to increase batterylife.

4 Theater Class speakers with THX TruStudio Pro™

MSI and world frontrunner in sound design technology THX worked together to incorporate professional theater-grade THX TruStudio Pro™ sound into the FX720. They work with four top-end internal speakers for undistorted sound. The Smart Volume and Surround technology ensure clear, clean sound and crisp vocals.


Based on new technologies	Blazing fast transfer speeds with USB 3.0
This MSI FX720 notebook is based on the new Intel® Huron River platform. To make sure you get the best high end graphics, this notebook can perfectly translate the high end DirectX 11 graphics rendered by the NVIDIA® GeForce GT520M graphics processor.	The MSI FX720 features USB 3.0 technology, which supports transfer rates up to ten times faster than traditional USB 2.0. This means that you can transfer high-definition data including movies, videos, and other large file formats – faster and easier than before – so you can fully enjoy this notebook with minimal interruptions.

Technical specifications

Model / Color	FX720 / Black	Card reader	5-in-1
Operating system	Genuine Windows® 7 Home Premium	HDMI out	√
Screen resolution	17.3” HD+ (Glare, 1600×900)	Camera	HD (2MP with HD video)
Processor	Intel® Core™ i5 – 2410M	Mic in / Headphone out	√ / √
Graphics	NVIDIA® GeForce GT520M	USB 2.0 / 3.0	2 / 2
System memory	4 GB DDR3	Bluetooth	√
Storage	750GB SATA HDD	Power	6 cell batt.
Network	10/100/1000 Mbps	Weight	2.8 kg
Wireless LAN	802.11 b/g/n WiFi	Dimensions (WxHxD)	418 x 269 x 39 mm
Optical Drive	Super Multi	AC Adapter (Watt)	65W
Speakers	4 Theater Class speakers	Warranty	2 Years Pick-Up and Return
Audio	THX TruStudio Pro™	Extra	Kensington safety port

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About MSI

MSI is proud of its more than 20 years experience in designing and manufacturing high performance IT products.
The product lines of MSI are motherboards, graphic cards, notebooks, consumer electronics, barebones, networking and server products, and fully integrated add-on peripherals. With its ISO 9001 and ISO 14001 qualified facilities, MSI products provide the best performance, reliability and value-increasing productivity.
We distribute our products through offices located in The Netherlands, Germany, Italy, France, United Kingdom, Spain, Turkey, Czech Republic, Poland, Serbia, Ukraine, Russia, United States, Canada, Mexico, Latin America, Brazil, Taiwan, Japan, China, Korea, India and Australia. MSI markets its products to distributors, computer system manufacturers, and system integrators. For more information about the company go to www.msi.com

For more information please contact: MSI Computer UK Ltd. John Inwood, Marketing Manager Tel: 02088136688 E-mail: [email protected]/ Internet: www.msi.com